Thenkunam Population in 2025
In 2025, Thenkunam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.30 k (1,297), indicating a 6.92% increased from Thenkunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 630 , and the estimated female population is 669 .
Thenkunam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Thenkunam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.30 k (1,300), projecting a 7.14% increased from Thenkunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 631 , and the estimated female population is 670 .
Thenkunam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Thenkunam Village has a population of 1.21 k (1,213) with 591 (591) males and 622 (622) females.The sex ratio in Thenkunam is 1053, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thenkunam Village is 161 (161) which is 13.27% of Thenkunam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thenkunam Village is 1091 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Thenkunam village is listed as part of the Ulundurpettai Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Viluppuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
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Thenkunam Literacy Rate
Thenkunam Village has a literacy rate of 52.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thenkunam Village is 63.42 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thenkunam Village is 41.64 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thenkunam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.28 | 63.42 | 41.64 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 52.28 | 63.42 | 41.64 |
Thenkunam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thenkunam Village is 569 (569) with 288 (288) males and 281 (281) females, which is 46.91% of Thenkunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Thenkunam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thenkunam Village is 5 (5) with 2 (2) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.41% of Thenkunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1500 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thenkunam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1053 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1053 |
Thenkunam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Thenkunam Village are 262 (262).
Thenkunam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thenkunam Village, there are about 728 (728) workers, making up nearly 60.02% of the Thenkunam Village total population. Out of these, around 374 (374) are male workers, and about 354 (354) are female workers.
Thenkunam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.30 k (1,297) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.30 k (1,300) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.30 k (1,302) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.30 k (1,304) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.31 k (1,305) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.31 k (1,307) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.31 k (1,308) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.31 k (1,308) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.31 k (1,308) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.31 k (1,308) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.31 k (1,308) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.31 k (1,308) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thenkunam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.31 k (1,308), with a male population of 631 (631) and a female population of 677 (677). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Thenkunam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Thenkunam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pallaiyarpalaiyam | 823 |
| 2 | Eraiyur | 8,826 |
| 3 | Koothanur | 2,016 |
| 4 | Ellaigramam | 2,550 |
| 5 | Koovadu | 2,177 |
| 6 | Edalavadi | 686 |
| 7 | Adanur | 4,400 |
| 8 | Nannaram | 2,245 |
| 9 | Athur | 4,981 |
| 10 | Perumbakkam | 3,638 |